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Traditional Greek Lentil Soup Recipe
Traditional Greek Lentil Soup is made with vegetables and a tomato based broth. Lentil soup is packed full of healthy filling vegetables, it is a great light meal or a wonderful opening to any meal.
What is The Difference Between Souvlaki and Gyros?
A lot of people think that Souvlaki is a dish of grilled meat served with a side of vegetables, fried potatoes, tzatziki, and pita bread. A gyro is meat basically the same thing, but in sandwich form, right?
Mediterranean Spices and Flavors
Using fresh herbs and spice when you cook can help eliminate the need to adding a lot of salt to a dish, when you have a flavorful dish, you don’t miss the excess salt.
What is a Dolma or Dolmades?
‘Dolma’ or ‘Dolmades’ (the plural of Dolma) translates to stuffed vegetables, they are typically made using grape leaves and are stuffed with rice, herbs and/or meat.
How Did the Ancient Greeks Dine?
There are many things that have carried on from the time of the ancient Greeks; food is a huge part of every culture and Greeks had an eating style and cuisine all their own that continues today.
Feta Cheese
Feta cheese has been around Greece for thousands of years. It holds a very special place in the Greeks’ hearts.
Benefits of Baking with Olive Oil
Using olive oil in desserts is nothing new. It is a main ingredient in Greek cuisine, contributing to the healthy Mediterranean lifestyle.
Skordalia: Garlic Greek Dip Recipe
Skordalia is simple, but delicious Greek garlic dip or spread. We’ve put together a recipe so you can enjoy it whenever you want!
The Orgins of Pita Bread
Pita has been a staple of the Middle East for 4,000 years. Bread was of central importance in ancient societies. The earliest-known written records and recipes of bread-making originate in the Mediterranean
Everything You Wanted to Know About Baklava
Did you know that there are different types of Baklava? Baklava has been around for thousands of years and many countries like to claim it as their own.
What Do You Know About Olive Oils?
Most of us know that there are many benefits to consuming olive oil, but when we go to buy another bottle, do we really know what we’re buying?
Petimezi: Grape Syrup Recipe
Enjoy this syrup or molasses over breads, yogurt, ice cream, waffles, pancakes, and so much more. This delicious and nutritious sweetener has been used in the island of Crete (Greece) for thousands of years.
How Did the Ancient Greeks Dine?
There are many things that have carried on from the time of the ancient Greeks; food is a huge part of every culture and Greeks had an eating style and cuisine all their own that continues today.
The Greek & Mediterranean Diet: What’s on Your Grocery List?
The Mediterranean Diet is considered one of the healthiest diets. Take a look at our pantry must-haves so you too can eat healthy, and like a Greek!
Fast Food vs Fast Casual
Fast Casual restaurants are becoming a popular dining option in the US. See our comparison between the two restaurant styles, and find out why fast casual can offer a higher quality experience over fast food.
Traditional Greek Lentil Soup Recipe
Traditional Greek Lentil Soup is made with vegetables and a tomato based broth. Lentil soup is packed full of healthy filling vegetables, it is a great light meal or a wonderful opening to any meal.
What is The Difference Between Souvlaki and Gyros?
A lot of people think that Souvlaki is a dish of grilled meat served with a side of vegetables, fried potatoes, tzatziki, and pita bread. A gyro is meat basically the same thing, but in sandwich form, right?
Mediterranean Spices and Flavors
Using fresh herbs and spice when you cook can help eliminate the need to adding a lot of salt to a dish, when you have a flavorful dish, you don’t miss the excess salt.
What is a Dolma or Dolmades?
‘Dolma’ or ‘Dolmades’ (the plural of Dolma) translates to stuffed vegetables, they are typically made using grape leaves and are stuffed with rice, herbs and/or meat.
How Did the Ancient Greeks Dine?
There are many things that have carried on from the time of the ancient Greeks; food is a huge part of every culture and Greeks had an eating style and cuisine all their own that continues today.
Feta Cheese
Feta cheese has been around Greece for thousands of years. It holds a very special place in the Greeks’ hearts.